Real momentum and my plan to keep it going
As I talk with residents and business owners across our community, one theme comes up again and again: we want Connecticut to be as competitive, affordable, and forward-looking as it can be. That’s exactly what I’ll be focused on as your state senator.
We need to cut unnecessary red tape, strengthen our workforce, lower costs, and make it easier for innovative companies and small businesses to grow and succeed here. At the same time, we need to keep investing in the industries and technologies that will define the next generation of jobs.
The encouraging news is that we’re already seeing real momentum.
In CNBC’s 2026 Top States for Business rankings, Connecticut climbed five places to No. 23 — one of the strongest year-over-year improvements in the nation. That progress reflects what many of us already know: our greatest strengths are our people, our schools, our quality of life, and our growing culture of innovation. Those strengths are translating into real results — attracting new investment, creating jobs, and positioning Connecticut to compete in the industries of tomorrow.
You can see that momentum in action.
One of the clearest examples came this month with the QuantumCT initiative — an innovative partnership led by UConn and Yale — which secured a $15 million National Science Foundation grant, with the potential to earn up to $160 million over the next decade. QuantumCT brings together universities, businesses, entrepreneurs, and state leaders to make Connecticut a national hub for cutting-edge technology. This isn’t just a research grant — it’s a strategic investment in our future.
Quantum computing has the potential to transform industries like manufacturing, biotechnology, healthcare, financial services, and cybersecurity. By investing now, we’re creating the conditions for new businesses, high-paying jobs, and long-term economic growth — right here in Connecticut.
As your state senator, I’ll work to build on this momentum — making Connecticut more competitive, more affordable, and better positioned for the jobs of the future.